4 Paws Festival
A day dedicated to dogs and their well-being in Piazza del Mercato, Garbagnate Milanese
About 4 Paws Festival
Dogs take center stage in Garbagnate Milanese
The 4 Paws Festival is the event that Garbagnate Milanese, in the Metropolitan City of Milan, reserves for four-legged friends. It takes place in Piazza del Mercato (via Como 10) and offers a day entirely built around the relationship between dogs and owners: from discussions on animal well-being to practical outdoor activities.
The heart of the festival: the catwalk
The most anticipated moment is the parade "Garbagnate's Dogs on the Catwalk", open to both mixed breeds and purebred dogs, with a jury that awards the prize for the best dog in Garbagnate. Alongside the parade, a dedicated area offers canine education and sports activities with the presence of professionals.
Part of the Health Festival
The 4 Paws Festival is one of the events of the Health Festival organized by the Municipality of Garbagnate Milanese, a showcase that between spring and summer brings together gazebos dedicated to prevention, conferences, music, sports, walks, and family activities. The event is curated by the associations La Piazza - Incontri Culturali and Le Westifere in collaboration with the Municipality.
4 Paws Festival — edition 2026
The 4 Paws Festival 2026 took place on Saturday, May 23, in Piazza del Mercato in Garbagnate Milanese, from 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM. The event, curated by La Piazza - Incontri Culturali and Le Westifere with the Municipality, is part of the V Health Festival (scheduled for June 7, 2026).
Programme 4 Paws Festival 2026
Saturday, May 23, 2026 - Piazza del Mercato
- 11:00 AM - Discussion on canine well-being
- 2:00 PM - Registration for the "Garbagnate's Dogs on the Catwalk" parade (mixed breeds and purebreds)
- 2:30 PM - Start of the parade and jury evaluations
- 5:30 PM - Award ceremony for the best dog in Garbagnate
- Dedicated area for canine education and sports activities with professionals
Highlights 4 Paws Festival 2026
Prices 4 Paws Festival 2026
Practical information — 4 Paws Festival
Where
Piazza del Mercato, via Como 10, Garbagnate Milanese (Metropolitan City of Milan).
How to get there
Garbagnate Milanese is reachable by suburban train lines from Milan and by car from the SS233 Varesina or the A9.
Admission
Free admission. For information: Municipal Culture Office, tel. 02 78618700.
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Where does it take place — 4 Paws Festival
Piazza del Mercato
Piazza del Mercato, Via Como 10, 20024 Garbagnate Milanese